Quarry tiles
Quarry tiles have long graced kitchens and interior floors. They’ve often been in place so long that they’ve long since been repurposed as a base for other tiles, laminate, or carpeting. If you’ve recently unearthed quarry tiles in your home and seek restoration options, or if you simply wish to seal, clean, or service existing tiles, Tile & Stone Medic Gloucestershire are ready to provide the help you need. With years of experience in tile restoration services, we’re here to help bring out the best in your quarry tiles.
Common issues with quarry tiles
Quarry tile floors, once a staple choice for farmhouse kitchens, have often been left in states of disrepair or damage over the course of many decades. Found not only in homes but also in places like churches and town halls, their durability and relative water resistance make them ideal for high-traffic areas.
Restoring quarry tiles concealed beneath carpet or other tiling is a common endeavour, albeit one that demands the utmost care and attention, especially considering the glue adhesive used on top of the tiles. Professional expertise is essential to avoid inadvertent damage.
Given the age of many quarry tile floors, a thorough professional cleaning is typically necessary to rejuvenate them. Years of accumulated grime can obscure their warmth, yet careful cleaning and polishing often reveal their hidden vibrancy, much to the surprise of our customers.
Repeated foot traffic often leaves quarry tiles marred with marks and scratches, but with the appropriate equipment, these imperfections can generally be buffed out or minimised. Consulting a professional ensures the best approach for addressing these issues.
Additionally, assessing the subfloor beneath the tiles is crucial. Improperly laid subfloors pose a moisture risk, which can lead to damage such as cracked or shattered tiles. Cracks in multiple tiles may indicate underlying moisture issues, warranting inspection to prevent costlier repairs down the line.
How we maintain quarry tile flooring
We carry a range of specialist cleaning solutions designed to eradicate residues from previous flooring and prime your quarry tile floor for thorough restoration. While it might be tempting to tackle the removal of subsequent flooring layers yourself, caution is advised. Many chemicals and cleaning products marketed for this purpose can inadvertently harm quarry tiles if not applied properly. Entrusting the task to a seasoned professional ensures the safe removal of adhesive without jeopardising the integrity of the tiles underneath.
Once any surface adhesive has been eliminated, the stage is set for comprehensive restoration work to commence. Our arsenal of professional-grade equipment effortlessly tackles years of accumulated grime, restoring even the dirtiest tiles to their former glory.
With the tiles meticulously cleaned, we carefully inspect the surface for scratches or damage that may have been concealed. Marks are expertly buffed, and cracks are evaluated and repaired wherever feasible.
Upon completion of all necessary repairs and refinishing, the final step in quarry tile restoration is sealing. We offer a selection of sealers suitable for quarry tile, ranging from gloss to high sheen or flat matte. Not only do these sealers enhance the appearance of quarry tiles, but they also provide crucial protection against moisture infiltration.
Will repairing my quarry tiles cause disruption?
We prioritise conducting our work with as much care and attention as possible, aiming to minimise disruptions caused by ourselves and our equipment. Surfaces in the room and along our access route to the floor are covered and protected as needed. If your property has specific access requirements, we make every effort to accommodate them.
Occasionally, we may need to relocate large furniture items obstructing access to the floor being worked on. The duration of quarry tile restoration varies depending on the floor’s size, with some projects completing within a day. Our cleaning solutions are safe for residential use, posing no risk to your family, and we always ensure to tidy up after completing our work.
If you have quarry tiles in need of restoration, repair, cleaning, or sealing, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Tile & Stone Medic Gloucestershire team today. We’re eager to assess the situation and provide insights into the results you can anticipate enjoying.
FAQs: Quarry Tile Cleaning
Whilst we may use specialist chemicals in the course of our work, we can assure you that by the time we leave all residues will be gone and your tile or stone flooring will be perfectly safe for everyone to use. We work to extremely high standards of health and safety, conducting proper risk assessments where appropriate and never putting you or anyone else in danger.
We always work in the most considerate way possible. Work will be tailored to your needs and will fit around your schedule where possible. We avoid bringing loud or bulky machinery into your home and when a job is complete we thoroughly clean up after ourselves to leave your space looking as tidy as it did when we arrived.
